News and Press Releases
NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES NYC COVID-19 PET HOTLINE
NYC Emergency Management and Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare partner with animal welfare groups to provide a safety net for people’s pets. UPDATE on 9/22/2020: The NYC COVID-19 Pet Hotline has had significant reach, impacting over 17,000 animals since it began on April 20, 2020. As time has progressed, the…
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How has PAWS NY supported our clients during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, PAWS NY has been working tirelessly to provide pet food deliveries, as well as emergency vet care and foster services, to our clients across New York City. PAWS is not just continuing with these services, but increasing support during this crisis. Dolly and Max are two loveable pups…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Mary
Wrap up Volunteer Appreciation Week with this cute story from PAWS NY volunteer Mary. How did you hear about PAWS NY? Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people by helping pets? For many years, I had the pleasure of walking Polly, my neighbor’s seeing eye…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Anne
Get to know Anne, one of PAWS NY’s awesome volunteers, and help us celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! How did you hear about PAWS NY? I heard about PAWS through my friend Tara, who has been volunteering for several years and is on the board. Her family is very involved with…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Lauren
We’re highlighting awesome PAWS NY volunteers in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week…and next up is Lauren! How did you hear about PAWS NY? I watched a heartwarming NY1 story about PAWS, their clients, volunteers, and outreach. Why are you passionate about PAWS and our mission of helping people by helping…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Hilary
Next up in our Volunteer Appreciation Week series is Hilary, who has been volunteering with PAWS NY since February 2017. How did you hear about PAWS NY? Through my former roommate, a fellow volunteer named Shaynna who has since moved across the pond. Why are you passionate about PAWS and…
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PAWS NY Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to highlight some of the amazing volunteers who help PAWS NY strive toward its mission every day. First up: Stephanie! How did you hear about PAWS NY? My best friend told me about it because she knew I loved dogs and helping…
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PAWS NY Receives Support from A Kinder World Foundation
Thank you to our partner A Kinder World Foundation for its generous support! With the recent grant of $31,000 dedicated to program expansion, PAWS NY will be able to increase support that helps our clients and their pets remain together. Thank you so much!
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PAWS NY Receives Support from Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS
Thank you to our partner Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS for providing support to help us get through this difficult time!
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COVID-19 and Animals FAQs from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare
Here at PAWS NY, we recognize that pets are a part of the family. As members of your family, they should be included in your preparations and emergency planning process. Below are links to two PDFs — one in English and one in Spanish — with advice for how to…
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PAWS NY’s Spring 2020 Benefit is Moving Online
We’re taking the party ONLINE! In order to prioritize the health of our supporters, the PAWS NY Spring Benefit scheduled for May 5 has been cancelled. In lieu of our in-person fundraising event, we are collecting donations to help support PAWS NY and our work to help vulnerable New Yorkers…
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How Can I Help in the Midst of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Outbreak?
In order to protect the health of our clients during this crisis, PAWS NY has made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend volunteer visits through our Housecall Program. Nevertheless, we need your help as our other programs are operating at increased capacity, and we are working hard behind the scenes…
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